Description: TRINITY MERRILL LUTHERAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a LICENSED GROUP in Merrill WI, with a maximum capacity of 70 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 6 yrs 11 mo. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-05-15 | Per staff interview, staff threatened to withhold show and tell from children in the Sonshine Classroom for misbehaving. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e)2. — Prohibited Actions - Verbal | ||
| 2026-04-07 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-04-07 | A self-reported incident occurred on 03/31/26 when a child was slapped on both hands by Staff A just before 8:00am. The incident was not reported to the department with 24 hours of the occurrence. A self-reported incident occurred in late February to early March when Staff A was observed grabbing a child's arm and dragging them to the table to sit down. The incident was not reported to the department with 24 hours of the occurrence. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(3)(jm) — Report - Prohibited Actions | ||
| 2026-04-07 | On 03/31/26 a child was slapped on both hands by Staff A in the Sonshine Room just before 8:00am. Parents did not receive immediate notification and were not notified until the afternoon of 04/01/26. In late February to early March a child was grabbed by the arm and drug to the table to sit down by Staff A in the Sonshine Room. Parents were not notified. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(4)(a)2.e. — Parent Notification - Inappropriate Child Guidance | ||
| 2026-04-07 | A self-reported incident occurred on 03/31/26, when Staff A in the Sonshine Room was observed slapping a child on their hands. A self-reported incident occurred in late February to early March when Staff A in the Sonshine Room was observed grabbing a child's arm and dragging them to sit down at the table. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e)1. — Prohibited Actions - Corporal Punishment | ||
| 2026-04-07 | On 04/01/26 a child was not dressed appropriately to ensure body warmth and comfort while playing outside in capris. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(g)4. — Properly Clothed Children | ||
| 2026-02-26 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-02-26 | Per interview, staff in the Tiny Tiger Classrooms do not immediately notify parents of all head injuries. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(4)(a)2.c. — Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incorrect Medication | ||
| 2026-02-26 | Per staff interview, the Tiny Tigers Classroom was out of ratio one morning the week of March 2nd. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(2)(c) — Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio | ||
| 2026-02-26 | The exit door in the cafeteria was locked and required more than a one-hand and one-motion to open it. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(4)(d) — Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width | ||
| 2026-02-26 | Per staff interview, Staff A in the Sonshine Classroom threatened to take away children's blankets or stuffed animals for not laying down nice. Review of the audio recording confirmed that Staff A threatened to not allow children to play in certain areas if they do not clean up. Staff A used a demeaning tone when saying things like, "Put glue on it. Put it on the paper - Put it on. Put it on. Oh my goodness put it on. Seriously kid wake up," or "Put away the food. Put away the food. It's really a simple task." | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e)2. — Prohibited Actions - Verbal | ||
| 2026-02-26 | Per staff interview, children in the Sonshine Classroom are not allowed to get off their sleeping bags after 30 minutes of rest. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(4)(b) — Naps Or Rest Periods - Awake Children | ||
| 2026-02-26 | One medication in the Caterpillar Classroom was labeled as a dietary supplement and written instruction from a doctor was not on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)9. — Special Diets - Medical Condition | ||
| 2025-11-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
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